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ASN Hotel Rate Deadline: September 15

DAY 4: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016

Morning: Closing Session & Workshops

Closing General Session: 8:00-9:30AM

Thought Leadership Challenge, ASN President
Board of Directors' Call for Self Nomination, ASN First Vice President
Recognition of Conference Hosts, ASN Board of Directors

Thought leaders are informed opinion-makers and go-to people in their field of expertise. They are trusted sources who move people with innovative ideas; they turn ideas into reality; and they know and show how to replicate their success.

At ASN, we present renowned thought leaders at our National Conference. They inform and inspire our members who, like these leaders, are dedicated to excellence and innovation in arts education.

Together we thrive!

Pamela Jordan

President, ASN Board of Directors; President, Idyllwild Arts Foundation; and Head of School, Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program

Donn K. Harris

First Vice President, ASN Board of Directors and Governance Committee Chair;

Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity and the Arts, San Francisco Unified School District; Chairman, California Arts Council, CA

2016 Conference Host & Organizers

Scott Rudes, Ph.D., Principal;

Sharon Cornell, Public Relations Specialist;

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts; and

Lily Weiss, Executive Director, The Dallas Arts District

WORKSHOP 9:30AM-NOON

Voices Across Time: Using Music as a Primary Source to Study History

Melody Townsel, Instructor

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas

This presentation will focus on the use of historical songs as primary and secondary sources for the study of U.S. history. Social studies textbooks are silent - but songs have a special power to span the breadth of human experience. Historians and teachers increasingly use paintings, photographs and cartoons as a primary source for teaching history - but using music in the classroom seems to be more challenging for many teachers. From tune to lyrics to sheet music and cover notes, music is one of most potent bearer of cultural ideas, attitudes, and movements.

Like works of literature and art that carry indelible messages from the time and place of their creation, musical compositions - especially those with written texts - serve as unparalleled source documents, loaded with historical meaning. Songs like "The Death of General Wolfe," a celebration of America's first bona fide war hero, give us an unparalleled look at what the nation's emerging ideas about honor in the face of wartime, and spirituals like "Wade in the Water" directly marry somber tonality with references to the Underground Railroad. In addition to its universal appeal and the social and cultural messages it imparts, music serves as one of the eight "learning styles" or modes of intelligence codified by educators such as Howard Gardner of Harvard University, among others. Moreover, studies have shown that music can help engage students otherwise disaffected by standard classroom techniques, and it helps improve students' overall learning and performance on tests.From tunes to lyrics to sheet music and cover notes, music is one of the most potent bearers of cultural ideas, attitudes, and movements.

WORKSHOP 9:30AM-NOON

Partnering for Advocacy: Arts Schools, Advocacy Organizations and Policy Change

Learn basic advocacy principles, as well as how to form sustainable partnerships with existing networks of advocacy professionals. The panel, hosted by Jeff M. Poulin of Americans for the Arts, will include an arts school leader, a state advocacy organization, and a local arts enabling organization.

Panelists:

Margie Reese_ Former CPO of Big Thought_ and Current CEO of Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture

Margie Reese,
Former CPO of Big Thought,
Current CEO of
Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture

Anne Graham,

Executive Director,
Texans for the Arts

Jeff Poulin,

Arts Education Program Manager

Daryl Ward_ President_ Florida Alliance for Arts Education_ and Principal of Harrison School for the Arts_ Lakeland_ FL

Daryl Ward, President,
Florida Alliance for Arts Education,
Principal of Harrison School for the Arts

WORKSHOP 9:30AM-NOON

Integration of Abilities at the Dallas Children's Theater

Shuttle provided over to the Dallas Children's Theater.

This workshop is based on Dr. Paul Baker's acclaimed exercises for creative growth. The course, taught at Booker T. Washington HSPVA, helps students analyze their own creative process and guides them through exercises for personal investigation and growth. The students explore Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts, create a unique cross-discipline work, and are able to communicate its development through a unified arts oriented vocabulary. The workshop will lead participants through some of the activities and exercises and allow them to study this arts-centered vocabulary as it relates to them and their own work.

3-Part Series

Wednesday, Part 1 is an introduction to the Baker course and the powerful Landscape exercise
Thursday, Part 2 is a look at one of Paul Baker's key activities and the use of space for creative artists
Friday, Part 3 is a look at the major activity in Integration of Abilities-the Natural Object study

Presenters

Karon Cogdill
Theatre Cluster Coordinator, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas, TX

Robyn Flatt

Executive Artistic Director, Dallas Children's Theater, TX

DCT inspires young people to creative and productive lives through the art of theater through original works, literary classics, folk and fair tailes, and contemporary drama.

New! Leadership Curbside Coaching Appointments

These presenters will be available for consultation.

Reserve your appointment during the session registration process.

Strategic Planning

Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.,
President & Executive Director,
Orange County School for the Arts

Allison Ball, Director of Education, YoungArts

Creative Mentoring:

Building Leaders from Within

Allison Ball, Director of Education,
YoungArts

WORKSHOP 9:30AM-NOON

Exemplary School Application Coaching

Learn from the pros! Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton, William M. Lowman, and Stephanie Perrin offer their expertise on applying for Exemplary School designation.

ASN designates and recognizes Exemplary Schools for strategically evaluating their purpose, operations, plans, and educational programs.

The Exemplary School application process is a comprehensive review that helps school leadership plan for improvement and determine the technical and tactical resources the organization needs for continued growth.

See the bios of these and more renowned arts education leaders.

Denise Davis-Cotton, Ed.D.

Former Principal and Founder

Detroit School of Arts

William M. Lowman

Former President & Executive Director of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation

Stephanie Perrin

Arts Education Consultant and Former Head of Walnut Hill School

Afternoon tours of

The Nasher Sculpture Center

Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center is home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world, the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, featuring more than 300 masterpieces by Calder, de Kooning, di Suvero, Giacometti, Hepworth, Kelly, Matisse, Mir�, Moore, Picasso, Rodin, Serra and more. The longtime dream of the late Raymond and Patsy Nasher, the museum was designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano in collaboration with landscape architect Peter Walker.

In addition to indoor gallery space, the Center contains an auditorium, education and research facilities, a cafe and a store.

Hotels

ASN rates based on availability, must book by September 15, 2016!

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

400 North Olive Street

$159/night + taxes/fees

Reserve online

or call 888-627-8191

(mention Arts Schools Network)

Hotel Indigo Dallas

1933 Main Street

$159/night + taxes/fees

Reserve online (code ART)

or call 866-246-3446

(mention Arts Schools Network)

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Earn Renewal Credits*

Conference Certificate of Participation ($50) states that the educator (attendee registered) earned 25 contact hours of in-service credit by attending the Arts Schools Network National Conference. The PDF certificate will be emailed after Conference attendance is confirmed.

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The ASN 2016 Conference in Dallas will be the 36th time arts educators and leaders gather for industry-leading professional development and first-rate networking. Together we refresh and reinforce our energy and efforts.